devious

adjectives

indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading

"used devious means to achieve success"; "gave oblique answers to direct questions"; "oblique political maneuvers"

devious, oblique

is derived from

characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive

"a devious character"; "shifty eyes"

devious, shifty

is derived from

deviating from a straight course

"a scenic but devious route"; "a long and circuitous journey by train and boat"; "a roundabout route avoided rush-hour traffic"

circuitous, devious, roundabout

is derived from